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Quit drinking, are my symptoms related?

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Matthews34
Matthews34

I quit drinking about 2 weeks ago, and ive honestly felt quite awful. Are my symptoms possibly related to my quitting of alcohol? I only really ever drank beer, probably 4+ a night for many years. Since quitting ive had the following symptoms on and off:

-more frequent urination (not lately)

  • abdominal pains and discomfort in general
  • excess stomach rumbling and gas
  • changed bowel movements
  • some lower back soreness and sides as well

I am going to be visiting the doctor again, just wanted to know in advance if anyone else has ever had the same.

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  • Robin2015
    Robin2015 Matthews34

    Posted

    Hi Matthew. I stopped drinking 6 years ago and had none of those symptoms. Best to see your GP i think.a great achievement so far 😁 Robin

  • midge007
    midge007 Matthews34

    Posted

    You should be feeling better now any suspicious ailments should be took ur docs

  • caroline8962
    caroline8962 Matthews34

    Posted

    Hi, please do let your GP know what you are doing ok. If you're in the UK,then the NHS does have support systems in place.....whether you have any local you is a different matter but worth looking into.

    Good luck and I am sorry I can't be of any help with your side effects but I've not started my "journey" yet.

  • alexendra
    alexendra Matthews34

    Posted

    Hi Matthews !!! Hope you have been done with this problem & now living a well settled and healthy life ….

  • alexendra
    alexendra Matthews34

    Posted

    Hi Matth How going on your life !!!!! Hope you are doing well

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 alexendra

      Posted

      You never have a lot to say Alexandra..this discussion is 6 months old and i wonder why you waited this long..

  • alexendra
    alexendra Matthews34

    Posted

    You took a great step, I would say don't know about these symptoms before. But yes, intake of alcohol in excess is not good for health …… So dear stay away from it & enjoy sober life .

    • vickylou
      vickylou alexendra

      Posted

      Alexendra why do you keep replying to old posts when you dont have anything helpful to say?

    • alexendra
      alexendra vickylou

      Posted

      Sorry for that , But I just try to be a part of this conversation . so that i got some information knowledge from here

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